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<h1><span lang="EN-US">Call for Applications: Early-Career Visiting Scholar in Korean Studies (Lund University)</span></h1>
<p style="font-size:medium"><span lang="EN-US"><a href="https://www.ace.lu.se/">The Centre for East and South-East Asian Studies</a> at Lund University is pleased to announce the launch of <b>the NEST (Nordic\u2013Lund Emerging Scholars Teaching Program in Korean
Studies)</b>, generously supported by the <a href="https://www.yangwonsunfoundation.org/">YWS Foundation</a>.</span></p>
<p style="font-size:medium"><span lang="EN-US">The NEST program is designed to help <b>early-career scholars</b> gain <b>teaching experience</b> and <b>networking opportunities</b>in an international academic environment. It aims to support scholars in translating
their research into teaching practice while engaging with students and faculty across the Nordic region.</span></p>
<p style="font-size:medium"><strong><span lang="EN-US">Residency period:</span></strong><span lang="EN-US"> A three-week visit between late January and early March 2026 (exact dates to be agreed with the Centre).</span></p>
<p style="font-size:medium"><strong><span lang="EN-US">Eligibility:</span></strong><span lang="EN-US"> Doctoral candidates in the final stages of their PhD (ABD in North America or final year in Europe) and recent PhD graduates (within five years of completion),
conducting <strong>research on Korea</strong> and working broadly in the <b>social sciences</b> (including, but not limited to, anthropology, sociology, political science, international relations, gender studies, and history).</span></p>
<h2><span lang="EN-US">Expectations during the residency</span></h2>
<p style="margin-left:36.0pt; text-indent:-18.0pt"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Symbol">·<span style="font-style:normal; font-variant-caps:normal; font-size:7pt; line-height:normal; font-family:"Times New Roman"; font-size-adjust:none; font-kerning:auto; font-variant-alternates:normal; font-variant-ligatures:normal; font-variant-numeric:normal; font-variant-east-asian:normal; font-feature-settings:normal"> </span></span><span lang="EN-US">Contribute
to the MA-level course <strong>\u201c</strong><a href="https://www.ace.lu.se/education/stand-alone-courses/master-level-courses/cosm24-contemporary-japanese-and-korean-societies">Contemporary Japanese and Korean Societies</a><strong>\u201d</strong> by designing and
leading <b>three sessions</b>:</span></p>
<p style="margin-left:72.0pt; text-indent:-18.0pt"><span lang="EN-US">1.<span style="font-style:normal; font-variant-caps:normal; font-size:7pt; line-height:normal; font-family:"Times New Roman"; font-size-adjust:none; font-kerning:auto; font-variant-alternates:normal; font-variant-ligatures:normal; font-variant-numeric:normal; font-variant-east-asian:normal; font-feature-settings:normal"> </span></span><span lang="EN-US">one <b>class
lecture</b> offering a broader overview of their research topic;</span></p>
<p style="margin-left:72.0pt; text-indent:-18.0pt"><span lang="EN-US">2.<span style="font-style:normal; font-variant-caps:normal; font-size:7pt; line-height:normal; font-family:"Times New Roman"; font-size-adjust:none; font-kerning:auto; font-variant-alternates:normal; font-variant-ligatures:normal; font-variant-numeric:normal; font-variant-east-asian:normal; font-feature-settings:normal"> </span></span><span lang="EN-US">one <b>public
lecture</b> presenting their ongoing research;</span></p>
<p style="margin-left:72.0pt; text-indent:-18.0pt"><span lang="EN-US">3.<span style="font-style:normal; font-variant-caps:normal; font-size:7pt; line-height:normal; font-family:"Times New Roman"; font-size-adjust:none; font-kerning:auto; font-variant-alternates:normal; font-variant-ligatures:normal; font-variant-numeric:normal; font-variant-east-asian:normal; font-feature-settings:normal"> </span></span><span lang="EN-US">one <b>seminar</b> with
in-depth discussion with students.</span></p>
<p style="margin-left:36.0pt; text-indent:-18.0pt"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Symbol">·<span style="font-style:normal; font-variant-caps:normal; font-size:7pt; line-height:normal; font-family:"Times New Roman"; font-size-adjust:none; font-kerning:auto; font-variant-alternates:normal; font-variant-ligatures:normal; font-variant-numeric:normal; font-variant-east-asian:normal; font-feature-settings:normal"> </span></span><span lang="EN-US">Visit
one <b>Nordic partner university</b> (e.g., Oslo, Helsinki, Turku, Copenhagen, or Stockholm) to give a <b>public lecture</b> and expand your professional network.</span></p>
<p style="margin-left:36.0pt; text-indent:-18.0pt"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Symbol">·<span style="font-style:normal; font-variant-caps:normal; font-size:7pt; line-height:normal; font-family:"Times New Roman"; font-size-adjust:none; font-kerning:auto; font-variant-alternates:normal; font-variant-ligatures:normal; font-variant-numeric:normal; font-variant-east-asian:normal; font-feature-settings:normal"> </span></span><span lang="EN-US">Participate
in the Centre\u2019s internal research seminars and engage informally with PhD students and faculty.</span></p>
<h2><span lang="EN-US">Financial support provided by Lund University</span></h2>
<p style="margin-left:36.0pt; text-indent:-18.0pt"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Symbol">·<span style="font-style:normal; font-variant-caps:normal; font-size:7pt; line-height:normal; font-family:"Times New Roman"; font-size-adjust:none; font-kerning:auto; font-variant-alternates:normal; font-variant-ligatures:normal; font-variant-numeric:normal; font-variant-east-asian:normal; font-feature-settings:normal"> </span></span><span lang="EN-US">Round-trip
travel between the scholar\u2019s home institution and Lund, as well as travel to one Nordic partner university; <b></b></span></p>
<p style="margin-left:36.0pt; text-indent:-18.0pt"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Symbol">·<span style="font-style:normal; font-variant-caps:normal; font-size:7pt; line-height:normal; font-family:"Times New Roman"; font-size-adjust:none; font-kerning:auto; font-variant-alternates:normal; font-variant-ligatures:normal; font-variant-numeric:normal; font-variant-east-asian:normal; font-feature-settings:normal"> </span></span><span lang="EN-US">Accommodation
in Lund and in one Nordic city; <b></b></span></p>
<p style="margin-left:36.0pt; text-indent:-18.0pt"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Symbol">·<span style="font-style:normal; font-variant-caps:normal; font-size:7pt; line-height:normal; font-family:"Times New Roman"; font-size-adjust:none; font-kerning:auto; font-variant-alternates:normal; font-variant-ligatures:normal; font-variant-numeric:normal; font-variant-east-asian:normal; font-feature-settings:normal"> </span></span><span lang="EN-US">An
honorarium for teaching.<b></b></span></p>
<h2><span lang="EN-US">Application materials</span></h2>
<p style="margin-left:36.0pt; text-indent:-18.0pt"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Symbol">·<span style="font-style:normal; font-variant-caps:normal; font-size:7pt; line-height:normal; font-family:"Times New Roman"; font-size-adjust:none; font-kerning:auto; font-variant-alternates:normal; font-variant-ligatures:normal; font-variant-numeric:normal; font-variant-east-asian:normal; font-feature-settings:normal"> </span></span><strong><span lang="EN-US">Cover
letter</span></strong><span lang="EN-US"> (2\u20133 pages) describing your research, reasons for applying, how the program would benefit you, and how you plan to structure your three sessions.</span></p>
<p style="margin-left:36.0pt; text-indent:-18.0pt"><strong><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Symbol; font-weight:normal">·<span style="font-style:normal; font-variant-caps:normal; font-size:7pt; line-height:normal; font-family:"Times New Roman"; font-size-adjust:none; font-kerning:auto; font-variant-alternates:normal; font-variant-ligatures:normal; font-variant-numeric:normal; font-variant-east-asian:normal; font-feature-settings:normal"> </span></span></strong><strong><span lang="EN-US">CV,
including nationality (for visa purposes) and the names and contact information of two referees.</span></strong><strong><span lang="EN-US" style="font-weight:normal"></span></strong></p>
<p style="margin-left:36.0pt; text-indent:-18.0pt"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Symbol">·<span style="font-style:normal; font-variant-caps:normal; font-size:7pt; line-height:normal; font-family:"Times New Roman"; font-size-adjust:none; font-kerning:auto; font-variant-alternates:normal; font-variant-ligatures:normal; font-variant-numeric:normal; font-variant-east-asian:normal; font-feature-settings:normal"> </span></span><strong><span lang="EN-US">Writing
sample</span></strong><span lang="EN-US"> related to your current research (to inform your teaching).</span></p>
<p style="font-size:medium"><strong><span lang="EN-US">Deadline:</span></strong><span lang="EN-US"> 7 November 2025</span></p>
<p style="font-size:medium"><span lang="EN-US"><br>
<strong>Submission:</strong> Send all materials to <a href="mailto:youngeun.koo@ace.lu.se">youngeun.koo@ace.lu.se</a><strong> </strong>with the subject line: <em>Application for NEST \u2013 [Your Name].</em></span></p>
<p style="font-size:medium"><span lang="EN-US"><br>
<strong>Inquiries:</strong> Dr. Youngeun Koo (Assistant Professor) at the same address.</span></p>
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Youngeun Koo (she/her)<br>
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Assistant Professor<br>
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<div>Department of History<br>
Lund University<br>
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youngeun.koo@ace.lu.se<br>
https://www.youngeunkoo.com/<br>
https://www.ace.lu.se/ </div>
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<div>My first name, Youngeun, is pronounced as [Young-oon] with a soft ending.</div>
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